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Imoen's conversion to mage to BG2

garyknowz1garyknowz1 Member Posts: 2
in Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
This is my first playthrough, but plan to go through TOB with my small company of 3. I'm currently finishing chapter 5. That party consists of myself (a paladin), Neera, and Imoen. I just learned that Imoen automatically switches class to thief/mage in BG2. This is bothersome. She is at 10th level now, and I already have a mage. And I will need a thief, especially for archery since neither I nor Neera can use a bow. So, please help me clarify some things. Starting BG2, will she still have her abilities? Can she still use bows starting BG2 (very critical ranged element in this game)? Does she keep her THAC0, or does her martial experience revert to level one? I never liked how dual class worked in AD&D because you lose all previous skills. And it'll take forever to get a mage to 10th or 11th level to recover them. Does anyone have advice for this 40 year tabletop player (literally, I started playing in 1985)? Thanks.
Best,
Gary K.

Comments

  • dzyngisdzyngis Member Posts: 24
    In BG2, Imoen has completed dual classing, so can use bow. Thac0 is lower 'cos dont have 10 lvls of thief, but few less.
  • atcDaveatcDave Member Posts: 2,857
    I’d also add BG2 Imoen is completely adequate as a trap finder/remover and lock picker. She can fulfill all the minimum thief functions you need. Plus use the bow. And it’s never bad to have two mages in BG2!
  • WisteriasWisterias Member Posts: 215
    But... Who cares? Imoen will be not available again until the last part of Shadows of Amn. I simply ignore she exist tbh.
  • atcDaveatcDave Member Posts: 2,857
    That’s a choice. I always rescue her fast and she’s with me most of the game.
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